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http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/vehicles-axed-2013.html#commentsThu, 09 Jan 2014 19:32:04 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=228538Vehicles Axed in 2013A lot went down in 2013. It was something of a banner year for the automotive business. Products continued to get better, sales steadily improved and alternative propulsion, whether in the form of electricity or diesel gained significant traction. Beyond all of this, a new Chevrolet Corvette was introduced; Ford revealed its next-generation Mustang; and... more]]>

A lot went down in 2013. It was something of a banner year for the automotive business. Products continued to get better, sales steadily improved and alternative propulsion, whether in the form of electricity or diesel gained significant traction.

But it wasn’t all puppies, cotton candy and songs about holding hands; quite a few nameplates were culled in 2013. Here’s a list of vehicles that were terminated last year, some of which we’re sad to see go, others probably should have never made it into production.

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/vehicles-axed-2013.html/feed4more]]>Volvo C70 Axed, Successor Plannedhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/10/volvo-c70-axed-successor-planned.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/10/volvo-c70-axed-successor-planned.html#commentsThu, 31 Oct 2013 15:22:33 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=220351Volvo C70 Axed, Successor PlannedAt the end of 2013, Volvo will stop building the C70 Convertible, though the brand already has plans for a successor. According to Drive.com, a successor based on the Volvo Concept Coupe will arrive as soon as possible, though it may not be that soon at all. “The Coupe Concept car, we can put that into production... more]]>

At the end of 2013, Volvo will stop building the C70 Convertible, though the brand already has plans for a successor.

According to Drive.com, a successor based on the Volvo Concept Coupe will arrive as soon as possible, though it may not be that soon at all. “The Coupe Concept car, we can put that into production and it will have an exposure on the brand,” VP of product strategy and vehicle line management Lex Kerssemakers told Drive. “But at the end it’s the cream on the cake and at the end you need the cake first before you put the cream on it.”

Volvo still has a bevy of other products that need to be introduced before the brand can focus on a new convertible model. Besides, the C70 never sold all that well, so from a business standpoint Volvo surely isn’t in a rush.

When asked if there will be a C70 successor based on the Concept Coupe, Volvo’s CEO said, “eventually yes … as soon as possible.”

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/10/volvo-c70-axed-successor-planned.html/feed0more]]>Nine Cars Discontinued for 2013http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/08/nine-cars-discontinued-for-2013.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/08/nine-cars-discontinued-for-2013.html#commentsSat, 25 Aug 2012 16:01:40 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=152111Nine Cars Discontinued for 2013Each year various models of vehicles are discontinued, and with 2013 around the corner, it’s worth taking a moment to see which vehicles we won’t be seeing on dealership lots starting next year. With General Motors getting ready to launch its next generation of full-size pickups based on its new platform, the American automaker has... more]]>

Each year various models of vehicles are discontinued, and with 2013 around the corner, it’s worth taking a moment to see which vehicles we won’t be seeing on dealership lots starting next year.

With General Motors getting ready to launch its next generation of full-size pickups based on its new platform, the American automaker has decided to axe the Avalanche from the lineup. Despite being popular when it was first introduced, the Avalanche’s sales have declined over the recent years due to high gas prices and general availability of crew-cab trucks.

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/08/nine-cars-discontinued-for-2013.html/feed2more]]>Volvo C70 Inscription Package Priced from $3,900http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/12/volvo-c70-inscription-package-priced-from-3900.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/12/volvo-c70-inscription-package-priced-from-3900.html#commentsSun, 18 Dec 2011 18:00:17 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=98505Volvo C70 Inscription Package Priced from $3,900Details and pricing for Volvo‘s 2012 C70 Inscription package have finally been announced with pricing set at $3,900 for the package and will be limited to just 500 units in North America, 2,000 in the world. The C70 Inscription adds subtle modifications to Volvo’s C70 hardtop convertible, adding horsepower, torque, plus interior and exterior accessories.... more]]>

Details and pricing for Volvo‘s 2012 C70 Inscription package have finally been announced with pricing set at $3,900 for the package and will be limited to just 500 units in North America, 2,000 in the world.

The C70 Inscription adds subtle modifications to Volvo’s C70 hardtop convertible, adding horsepower, torque, plus interior and exterior accessories. Performance tuning to the Engine Control Module is exclusive to North America and is provided by Polestar, a Swedish racing and performance products company partnered with Volvo.

The result is 23-hp more and 37 lb-ft torque more, bringing the grand total to 250-hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. In addition to the performance, US C70 Inscription owners will also get a set of 18-inch Midir wheels in a polished / gloss back finish, leather-covered dash with contrasting stitching, active dual Xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights with chrome trim, a new front grille in a glossy black finish, a rear spoiler and aluminum sport pedals in the interior.

The Volvo C70 Inscription will only be available in two colors: Ice White and Black Sapphire Metallic. It will go on sale during the first quarter of next year.

Limited to just 2,000 vehicles worldwide, Volvo has announced that it’ll be showing off the new C70 Inscription Edition at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. The C70 Inscription Edition features a painted front grille, black 18-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights surrounded by chrome, while the interior gets Sovereign Hide upholstery, a leather dashboard and aluminum trim.

The special edition Inscription model is available with all engine combinations for the Volvo C70, but is limited to just three exterior colors: Black Stone, Black Sapphire and Ice White.

What will be even more interesting is whether or not Volvo announces plans for the C70 model line since the company is shutting down its Uddevalla plant in Sweden where the car is currently produced.

GALLERY: Volvo C70 Inscription Edition

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/11/volvo-c70-inscription-edition-to-bow-at-los-angeles-auto-show.html/feed0more]]>Volvo, Pininfarina To End Joint Venturehttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/03/volvo-pininfarina-to-end-joint-venture.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/03/volvo-pininfarina-to-end-joint-venture.html#commentsTue, 29 Mar 2011 16:42:58 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=55807Volvo, Pininfarina To End Joint VentureHowever, that arrangement is now coming to an end; Volvo stating that it will assume full control of Pinnfarina's Swedish operations in May 2013. more]]>

Volvo has a history of getting into bed with Italian coachbuilders for some of its more exclusive models, first Bertone and then Pininfarina.

In 2003, Volvo and the latter launched a joint venture, to build the former company’s second generation C70 retractable hardtop/convertible at a dedicated factory in Uddevalla, Sweden.

However, that arrangement is now coming to an end; Volvo stating that it will assume full control of Pinnfarina’s Swedish operations in May 2013.

Research group JATO dynamics said sales of the C70 were down by some 1.7 percent last year, versus 2009; only 4,703 examples were sold for 2010.